Why Did Iphitus Visit Heracles?

Shortly after some cattle were stolen by the notorious thief Autolycus, and Heracles was held responsible; but Iphitus did not believe it and, having gone to meet him, he invited him to seek the cattle with him.

Why did Hercules kill Iphitus?

In Sophocles' version of the story, Herakles kills Iphitus to get revenge on Eurytus. While being a guest at Eurytus' house, Herakles gets drunk and has a dispute with Eurytus. Eurytus kicks Herakles out of his house.

Did Hercules kill Iphitus?

Heracles killed the king and his sons—excluding Iphitus—and abducted Iole. Iphitus became Heracles' best friend. However, once again, Hera drove Heracles mad and he threw Iphitus over the city wall to his death.